Muskegon Community College Reviews

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Erika from Whitehall, MI

08/26/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

6 out of 6 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Students wishing to stay out of debt before their junior year or just ease into the college experience exercise good judgment in choosing MCC. The college is a good option for the young and old alike and offers the general education courses that all students need. If you are comfortable with a small school or can wait to transfer to a bigger one, MCC is a good fit for you. Approximately 5,000 students are enrolled this coming semester.

Tips for prospective students

It is advisable to visit ratemyprofessors.com to get a general idea of the way an instructor runs his or her class. Pay special attention to the syllabus as this is an invaluable tool most students ignore. It will tell you what to expect, especially when it comes to grading. Know where you stand in a class. Some professors neglect to post grades and some make mistakes. They're only human! So always ask questions and take full advantage of office hours.

Bang for the buck

'Bang for the buck' is right! For a Muskegon County resident like myself, classes cost only $69 per credit hour. College is always a wise investment, but community college is an amazing value. You can save a substantial amount of money staying at home and living off campus. MCC also lessens the cost of college by providing free services such as tutoring and printing.

Am enjoying being here

MCC has a uniquely qualified and friendly staff. I cannot say enough about my flexible, attentive, enthusiastic professors. Along with academics, students can enjoy extracurricular activities including sports, theater, and a multitude of clubs. Although there is no campus housing, you can still get to know plenty of people and make good friends.

Am learning a lot

Muskegon Community College’s professors sincerely want their students to learn as much as possible and they go out of their way to make this happen. One of my instructors was excellent and helped me at my own pace. Another was tougher and rather vague. He had high expectations but I know that his teaching style made his students better learners. There are many classes available for freshman and sophomore students at MCC. There are even programs for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Alyssa from Whitehall, MI

A few cars have gotten broken into since I have attended their, but that can happen any where.

Clubs and Activities

A fair amount of clubs and activities.

Great for these types of students

Great for students wanting a good education at a reasonable cost!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There is not much that is unusual about MCC. It is a regular community college.

Bang for the buck

Great cost!!!

What to do for fun

Although Muskegon is a small city there is still a lot to do. Going to the beach and bowling are my two favorite things! Also, in the summer their is Michigan Adventures.

Food and Dining

The food at MCC is very limited, but still good.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms at Muskegon Community College.

Academic Rigor

Great!

Tips for prospective students

Do your work! If you work hard, when it is time to transfer, you can get great scholarships as a transfer student!

In three sentences

Muskegon Community College is a great school. It has given me an opportunity to get a great education for a reasonable cost. I think all students that have the ability to attend MCC should do their first two years here!

Miranda from Muskegon, MI

Security guards are always on duty and roam around the campus frequently.

Greek Life

Greek Life doesn't really exist at MCC since there aren't any dorms. However, there is an honors fraternity, Phi Theta Kappa, that is open to anyone with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Clubs and Activities

There are tons of opportunities to join clubs and participate in activities. Many of them are open to join at any point in the semester and provide a great way to make friends

Great for these types of students

Great for all students. MCC has honors programs, standard classes, special help courses, and has a great tutoring center.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The campus puts on Wild and Wacky Wednesdays in the Student Union where different activities are available; popular activities include karaoke, henna tattoos, and hypnotists.

Bang for the buck

Most of the classes are transferable and are much more affordable than a big university. The campus allows students to apply for campus jobs along with having opportunities for off-campus jobs.

What to do for fun

There is a mall and a cinema about ten minutes from the campus, and miniature golfing, bowling, and Michigan's Adventure amusement park locally too.

Food and Dining

There are a variety of restaurants in town along with plenty of sit down places in the surrounding areas.

Dorm Life

Since it is a community college, there aren't any dorms. There are, however, options of staying in local apartments as well as staying at home

Academic Rigor

There are teachers that are strict about assignments and attendance, however, with such small class sizes it is easy to form relationships with teachers which makes them more lenient.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure to register for classes as early as possible, and it is cheaper to buy books on half.com than it is to use the bookstore. If you can, try to buy and sell your books through half.com, you will get your books cheaper and sell them back for more.

In three sentences

Muskegon CC is an affordable way to get a handle on the college experience. It allows students to live at home or at local apartments. It is located in a part of the city that provides employment as well as internship opportunities.

The campus is kind of confusing at first, but once you get to know your surroundings, it's really simple. Pretty much everything is in one building.

Bang for the buck

It's very inexpensive to be a student here. There are colleges that have made deals with MCC as well to make sure that all of your credits transfer.

What to do for fun

There are many different things to do around here because it's West Michigan - one of the most visited places for vacations! Lake Michigan is just five minutes away, and there's a lot of tourist attractions around.

Food and Dining

The food here is really good, but it's kind of expensive.

Dorm Life

I don't live on campus because I'm only 30 minutes from the school, but I know that people like living close to school.

Academic Rigor

Teachers really care about your education, so they don't make everything easy! To succeed, you need to complete homework and participate in class discussions, but they really make you feel at home.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you schedule your classes in a way that makes your week flow smoothly. Having all of your classes done by 2:00pm makes it easy to get an afternoon/evening job, and vice versa. If you decide to put big gaps in between each class, make sure that you'll have something productive to do during that time - whether it's homework or a meal, otherwise your time is wasted.

In three sentences

Muskegon Community College is a great place for all to attend. Classes are the perfect size, with students of all ages. The teachers and faculty really care about your future here.

Kelsey from Muskegon, MI

There aren't many dorms at all because it is a community college but there are many housing buildings and apartments near by.

Tips for prospective students

Communication between the offices is not so great so if you plan to grab information from someone, do not hesitate to ask questions!

In three sentences

Muskegon Community College is a great place to further your education. The instructors are great and it is a nice place to stay close to home and save money. Not only that, but it is smaller than a university so getting lost does not happen much after your first semester.

Michelle from Muskegon, MI

The food is not the quality of a 5 star resturant but what I have had I enjoyed.

Dorm Life

there are no dorms for MCC but there are a lot of places in the area that will rent to students.

Academic Rigor

The academics are the same as you would get at any other school. It really boils down to you applying yourself and completing your assignments.

Tips for prospective students

The best tip I have for you is to do the best you can, if you run into a problem be sure to consult your instructor before dropping a class. The instructors are very understanding (most of them) and will do what they can to help.

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I absolutely love Muskegon Community College. I first became a student in 2011 and my experience with both students and staff have been amazing. The teachers are very approachable and willing to work with you, all you have to do is ask.

Dylan from Muskegon, MI

There is a security counter by the main entrance. Guards are usually quite helpful when needed. I've never felt like I was in danger while at MCC. Lock your car doors (this goes for any college).

Greek Life

Nonexistent,because it's a community college.

Clubs and Activities

There are a number of different small clubs that you can join. Also there are intramural sports and open gym times. And don't forget Wacky Wednesday!

Great for these types of students

Any type of student, literally every kind of student should consider going to community college.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Wacky Wednesday, every Wednesday in the Student Union there is something going on. Whether it be free henna tattoos or a hypnotist, or acoustic performances, something is always going on Wednesday.

Bang for the buck

It's one of the cheapest community colleges in Michigan. With no help from my parents and no financial aid, I paid for it out of pocket. There are transfer guides and agreements for nearly every college in Michigan, and the counselors are fantastic. Enough said.

What to do for fun

There are some intramural sports, and clubs, and the occasional performance at the theater, but on campus, there isn't much to do. However, in Muskegon it's never too hard to find something fun to do, and the beach is never too far away!

Food and Dining

Quite a few different eating options at MCC, the Bookstore Cafe on the first floor which offers anything from soups to pizza to wraps to salad, the Student Union has a restaurant where you can order hotdogs french fries burgers etc., there are a number of vending machines located around the building as well, the Cyber Cafe and the Student Union both have microwaves for food brought from home, and if none of those options are appealing to you, go one road down to Apple Avenue and there are a TON of different restaurants to choose from.

Dorm Life

It's a community college so most younger students still live with their parents, however for those that come from far away, there are a number of different apartment options, including some literally right across from the street.

Academic Rigor

Depends on your course load, and what classes you are taking. MCC has smaller class sizes than university undergrads, and (if you research your instructors ahead of time) instructors that are usually willing to help after class or in their office hours.

Tips for prospective students

Before registering for a class, check out the instructor on ratemyprofessors.com. It will save you from potentially bad instructors. Next to the Student Union which incredibly loud and impossible to study in is Collegiate Hall which is a great place to study. It's usually pretty quiet, food and drink are allowed (unlike the library), it has a good WiFi connection, and the tutoring center is right next to it as well! When scheduling for classes, give yourself a break between classes (like an hour or two). Scheduling that way allowed me to change gears, so I was able to study and/or get ready for my next class. If you need help, just ask! The tutoring center is there (and free!), and most professors are more than willing to help during their office hours.

In three sentences

Muskegon CC offers a much cheaper alternative for a college education, even compared to other CC's. Many of the labs are out-of-date, and need to be upgraded. Teachers/professors/instructors aren't (from my experience) very good, but I have had a few good ones.

Shavonne Copeland from Baldwin, MI

01/31/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus Safety is awesome. This campus is very safe. There has never been a time where I have felt unsafe. Security guards are present from the time campus is open until it closes, and security cameras are running 24 hours everyday. Pretty nice

Greek Life

Unfortunately, we do not have Fraternities or Sororities on campus. I have always wanted to pledge, but since they do not I will just have to wait until I get to my four-year institution.

Clubs and Activities

Clubs are great and there are a lot of people involeved in different clubs. We also have sports here.

Great for these types of students

Laid back and hard working students. Students who are looking for affordable classes and tution.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Muskegon Community College is built like a ship, which is pretty intresting. Getting lost is not hard at all. But we have maps and people to help you get to where you need to go.

What to do for fun

Muskegon Comunity is not a huge campus but, we do offer a number of students clubs and you can even start of of your own. I am part of the MCC's newpaper and the Rugby club. Next semester I am starting a Poetry club and by the end of next semester I plan on putting together a Poetry Slam.

Food and Dining

We do not have a cafeteria. We do have a cafe that has pretty good and a grill. They are both afordable

Dorm Life

Unfortunatley MCC does not have dorms, but Muskegon has a number of Apartment complexes.

Academic Rigor

The only challeges that I know of at MCC is a class that ones may be taking. It may be challenging to some because everyone is diffierent and everyone has different learning abilities. We do have a tutioring center that is very helpful. Along with a writing center,plus professors with office hours where we can have one-on-one time with.

Tips for prospective students

Muskegon Community College will help to get you on the right path towards the career of you desire. I say go for it and do not look back.

In three sentences

Muskegon Community College is a great school. This college is diverse which makes it interesting and fun. So far the professors are amazing at teaching and they care about their students and this campus. Itis also very chill and home-like

I love this school. I have applied and am waiting for something back. My mother and my father went to this school, and my father graduated and my mother couldn't finish. I have been to the campus many times, and I love it. That is why I have chose this college to attend,

Alyssa from Coopersville, MI

It is better if you live in county, but if you live outside of Muskegon county then you pay about twice as much as in county residents...

Tips for prospective students

Do not, do not go to Baker! Me and a bunch of students here are transfers from Baker College, and we have all had no success with that place

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It is an overall nice place to be. Although the tuition has risen since I started here, it is still cheaper than a private college or university. It can seem like high school with gen-ed classes, but just ignore the kids that don't care to pass...

This is a wonderful school with a great community. The teachers are wonderful, and there are plenty of new friends to make. The buses come every 20 minutes, but beware: the MATS bus system isn't very good.

Kelley from Muskegon, MI

10/20/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

I am currently in Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. We do many events such as our Santa Day coming up in December. We put on outfits and bring in Santa Claus just to give students here a break from stressful test taking. On Wednesdays, there are multiple events in the lounge areas on MCC campus such as performances by music majors and face painting! It is nice to have short activities to do between classes that make school a little less stressful and a little more fun!

Food and Dining

I am constantly eating here at MCC. Our Bistro downstairs offers snacks and entrees from cheesy fries to hamburgers and tacos. Upstairs, there are pre-made salads and to-order pizzas and subs for a few dollars; which is good for us penny-pinching students! Also, in the bookstore, there are snacks and drinks for sale along with everyday items such as flashdrives and hand sanitizer. Vending machines surrond campus, containing food options, coffee, and drinks. There are many options for food here at MCC and all are affordable for students. At the beginning of every week, the Bistro sends an email to all MCC students that says the week's specials for upstairs and downstairs, so there is always something new to try!

Dorm Life

We do not have dorms here at MCC. Most students commute from home or apartments nearby. The students here vary from first year college students to mothers and fathers wanting to pursue more education. We do not offer a dorm life but we do have organizations and campus events that make it worthwhile. I think it is nice to be able to come to class and go home to eat and at the end of the day go and sleep in your own bed at your own home.

Academic Rigor

The academic experiences here at MCC are not what I expected when going to my hometown community college. I did not think there would be this vast amount of organizations and clubs available for part-time and full-time students. I love the amount of classes you can take in one specified field. For students looking to transfer out after a year or two at MCC, the classes you can take to further your education generally or in your specific major are the same criteria you would take at a 4-year college but half the price. It is great that students here can receive the intense amount of knowledge at a community college. I love every class I take and every teacher I have is open to help and encourage you along.

Tips for prospective students

As a current student and a working employee, it is essential to maintain a organized schedule and manage your time. It is very easy to forget about a meeting or small assignment when you have a million things going on. Make sure to take notes on EVERYTHING! Even if you don't think you need to know a point your professor made or believe you already know that information, write it down anyways. It is so crucial to know everything your teacher is lecturing on because you never know what will be on the exam. Have Fun! School can be stressful and sometimes unbearable but it is important to just relax and not stress. Your college experience is supposed to be a time in your life where you explore. Do not get caught up in trying to Ace every quiz, assignment, project etc. College is where you pursue your interests and grow as an individual. Staying focused and organized will help you succeed in the long run.

In three sentences

Muskegon Community College is a great start for freshman and sophomore college students looking to begin their college experience one step at a time. This college helps students begin college classes and preparation for a university while pursuing sports, clubs, and organizations. MCC offers quality general and specified classes for a variety of students for a affordable price.

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